What we talk about when we talk about depression: doctor-patient conversations and treatment decision outcomes.

Abstract

Results of the study provide insight into why adherence to depression guidelines remains low.

Data indicate that patient agendas drive the 'action' in consultations about depression.

Physicians appear to be guided by common-sense decision-making algorithms emphasising patients' views and preferences.

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Subjects

• Antidepressive Agents
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Delivery of Health Care
• Depressive Disorder
• Humans
• Medical History Taking
• Patient Acceptance of Health Care
• Physician-Patient Relations
• Treatment Outcome

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Authors

• Alison Karasz
• Christopher Dowrick
• Richard Byng
• Marta Buszewicz
• Lucia Ferri
• Tim C Olde Hartman
• Sandra van Dulmen
• Evelyn van Weel-Baumgarten
• Joanne Reeve

Publication date

2012-04-23

Journal

Journal topics

• Family Practice

Language

Eng.

Copyright

World Trade Center Environmental Health Center, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY, USA. alison.karasz [at] einstein.yu.edu

Release reference

Br J Gen Pract. 2012 Jan;62(594):e55-63

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